In the north of Changyi County, there is the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Personnel.
Now that evening is approaching, Huo Dan has finished handling the government affairs of the court and drags his tired body back to his house.
Liu Fuquan appointed him as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and all government affairs of the court were entrusted to his hands.
The frontline war and the rear management were all on his shoulders, which made Huo Dan very busy and his life was fulfilling.
When Huo Dan returned home, he didn't go to rest or have dinner immediately. Instead, he went to the backyard to tease his one-year-old fat boy.
The son has grown very strong and has begun to walk unsteadily.
Huo Dan had a tiger-like head, and his facial features were exactly the same as when he was a child, which made Huo Dan's busy heart completely stop.
He enjoys his current life.
I am busy with official duties, my family is safe, and my life is stable. In Huo Dan's opinion, this is the best day, and he even hopes it can last forever.
Huo Dan teased the child for a while, and then went to finish the meal at the urging of his wife. After dinner, Huo Dan returned to his study and continued to think about the government affairs that would be further dealt with tomorrow.
boom! boom! !
There was a sudden knock on the door.
After hearing this, Huo Dan ordered: "Come in!"
The moment he turned his attention to the door, he saw a cold arrow shot through the window and into the beam in the room. The tail of the bow and arrow was shaking and trembling.
Huo Dan immediately looked outside the window. There was no movement. Then he stood up and took off the bow and arrow, and even took off a piece of paper tied to the tail of the bow and arrow.
There was only one sentence on the note.
If you are an old friend from Youzhou, please come to Ye's house in Yongxingfang, Xicheng North Street to have a chat.
After reading the content of the note, Huo Dan had a thoughtful look in his eyes. He really couldn't figure out what other old friends there were in Youzhou?
Who is it?
Huo Dan thought about it, but had no clue.
When Zhao Shan killed Zhao Yong and Wei Polu came to Youzhou to take office, he dealt with Zhao Yong's subordinates in large numbers. Those who deserved to be killed were exiled. Huo Dan was the one who escaped with Liu Fuquan.
After thinking about it, Huo Dan decided to take a look.
He took the personal guards around him and headed to the agreed place. Huo Dan came all the way to the door of Ye's house in Yongxingfang and arranged for someone to knock on the door.
After a while, the door opened.
An attendant came out, waved his hand and said: "Please!"
Huo Dan nodded slightly and walked inside with his bodyguard, while also observing the attendant's reaction. Seeing that the attendants did not stop him because he brought his personal guards, he felt relieved.
If the other party wants to harm him, they will block the guards from entering.
Maybe they are really old friends?
Under the guidance of the attendants, Huo Dan came all the way to the hall. As soon as he stepped into the hall, Huo Dan saw the woman sitting in the main seat, with a look of surprise on his face.
Ye Qingxuan!
It turned out to be Ye Qingxuan, the sister of King Yan Zhao Yong.
Didn't Ye Qingxuan go to the front line with His Majesty to participate in the battle, and did not go to the rear?
Why are you here in Changyi County?
Huo Dan had countless questions in his heart, but he suppressed them and said, "Huo Dan, I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess."
In the past, Ye Qingxuan was also named a princess by the imperial court.
As a member of the royal palace, Huo Dan chose the old title.
Ye Qingxuan looked calm and said: "Mr. Huo came to the banquet today. It seems that he is still nostalgic. I will not hide it from Mr. Huo. The reason why I came to you is that I hope you will abandon the dark side and surrender to the court."
brush!
Huo Dan's expression changed drastically.
He stared at Ye Qingxuan and said, "Your Highness, does she know what she is talking about?"
"Your Majesty spent a lot of effort to find you out and let you join the son of His Highness King Yan."
"Now, you ask me to submit to Daqian."
"Are you worthy of His Majesty?"
"Are you worthy of King Yan?"
Huo Dan said solemnly: "Especially since you followed your Majesty to the front line, why did you return quietly?"
Ye Qingxuan said calmly: "Mr. Huo, Liu Fuquan spent so much time looking for me, but he just coveted me. The reason why I came to Changyi County is not to be his woman, but just to be my eldest brother's son."
"That's what I had in mind from beginning to end."
"Liu Fuquan was defeated by His Majesty in Zhongmu County. He retreated to Chenliu County and was defeated by Your Majesty again."
Ye Qingxuan said solemnly: "The three-party coalition forces of Yuzhou, Xuzhou and Qingzhou went to the front line in Chenliu County, and they were all defeated. Now Yanzhou's 60,000 troops have been ruined, and Liu Fuquan is already a bereaved dog."
Huo Dan took a breath when he heard it.
I was extremely shocked.
Unexpectedly, in a short period of time, so many battles have taken place on the front line, and even the three-party coalition forces have been defeated. The situation has changed too much.
Liu Fuquan led more than 60,000 soldiers to the front line, and the three-party coalition army also had 60,000 people. A total of more than 100,000 people participated in the battle, but they were defeated by Zhao Shan.
Huo Dan was also shocked.
After a long while, Huo Dan calmed down and said, "Because your majesty was defeated, will the princess betray your majesty? Have you forgotten the hatred of King Yan and your own origin?"
Ye Qingxuan looked calm and spoke eloquently: "I have never forgotten my origins."
"The battle between the eldest brother and His Majesty, the eldest brother is for the world, and the Majesty is also for the world. Both sides are fighting, each has his own plan, each has his own thoughts. If he loses, his skills are inferior to others. Who can blame him?"
"Am I betraying Liu Fuquan?"
"I, Ye Qingxuan, have always been His Majesty's woman. When did I become Liu Fuquan's?"
"If Liu Fuquan hadn't threatened him with his eldest brother's son, why would I have left the palace and come to Changyi County?"
Ye Qingxuan said in a deep voice: "Huo Dan, you are a capable and knowledgeable person, so I have a good conversation with you. I hope you can turn around and be safe. If you don't think about yourself, don't you think about your family?"
Huo Dan's expression suddenly changed.
His family is his weakness.
After living for more than thirty years, Huo Dan married a wife, had a son, and his family lived a happy life. The current Ruzi makes Huo Dan feel motivated and enjoys it.
If a family member is suffering...
Huo Dan couldn't help but shudder when he thought of this, and said: "Ye Qingxuan, what if you dare to do anything to my family? I, Huo Dan, swear that in this life, I will never give up until I kill you, and I will never let you go. of."
"No, you are wrong!"
Ye Qingxuan shook his head and answered.
Huo Dan said: "What do you mean?"
Ye Qingxuan said in a deep voice: "Under the current situation, do you think Liu Fuquan can still block His Majesty's troops?"
Holdan suddenly fell silent.
Having been defeated again and again, it is difficult to block Zhao Shan's attack.
Ye Qingxuan took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty has great talents and strategies, and he is a rare hero in the history. Even the emperors of Xiliang, Jin and Northern Wei are no match for your Majesty, let alone Liu Fuquan."
"Your Majesty's army is coming, Liu Fuquan will definitely be defeated."
"Now, you, Huo Dan, know that Liu Fuquan will definitely be defeated, but you still insist on getting involved with Huo Dan, raising more troops to resist, and ruining all lives."
"When the nest is overturned, people will die, and your family will also be killed."
"Did His Majesty kill the person?"
"No, His Majesty did not kill anyone. It was you who killed your wife and children. Because of your stubbornness, they were killed. Who is to blame?"
Ye Qingxuan's eyes were bright and he said: "Besides, you, Huo Dan, are also a well-educated man. You are wise in reading. You should know that the general trend of the world belongs to your Majesty, and the orthodoxy of the world also belongs to you."
"The world has been in chaos for so many years. His Majesty came out of the blue to wipe out the rebels and end the chaos. This is what a scholar like you hopes for. Why do you insist on splitting the country now?"
Huo Dan pursed his lips and said nothing.
Ye Qingxuan's words certainly make sense.
Daqian is the orthodoxy.
But everything in the Xia Kingdom is due to his dedication, and he built it up bit by bit to bring order out of chaos.
Huo Dan was unwilling to give up his foundation, but when he thought of his wife and children, and his well-behaved children, he couldn't help but sigh dejectedly and said, "Your Highness, if I submit to Daqian, can the court not kill Liu Fuquan?"
"no!"
Ye Qingxuan answered without hesitation.
She stared at Huo Dan and said loudly: "Liu Fuquan rebelled against the imperial court. If you don't kill him, how will your Majesty deter the rebels in the world? You, Huo Dan, have made great contributions in governing the place. Your Majesty will not hold you accountable, let alone your Huo family. ."
Huo Dan hesitated.
Somewhat difficult to choose.
But no matter how difficult the choice is, there must be a day when a decision is made.
After making a difficult choice, Huo Dan gritted his teeth and said, "I agree to submit to the imperial court and am willing to cooperate with your arrangements."
Ye Qingxuan smiled and said: "Mr. Huo, you will not regret today's decision. The world has been in chaos for such a long time, and it is time to end the war."
Huo Dan nodded.
After making the decision, Huo Dan felt relieved for a moment, because making a decision was the most difficult thing.
Huo Dan said: "Liu Fuquan was defeated on the front line and is on his way back. Does Her Royal Highness the Princess want to use my power to control Changyi County and wait for Liu Fuquan to come back and surrender?"
Ye Qingxuan smiled and said: "Mr. Huo is a smart man. I want to capture Liu Fuquan who escaped alive in Changyi County and welcome His Majesty's arrival."
Huo Dan nodded and said, "No problem, it's not difficult."
Ye Qingxuan asked: "What do Mr. Huo plan to do?"
Huo Dan replied: "We will start from three aspects. The first is to win over and control the imperial army, control the troops guarding the four city gates, and completely control the county."
"Second, spread the news of Liu Fuquan's defeat and hype up the news of the defeat of the three-party coalition to increase the influence of the imperial court and further crush the hearts of the people who stayed in Changyi County."
"Third, win over the left-behind officials so that more officials will turn to the court."
Huo Dan said solemnly: "A three-pronged approach will completely cut off Liu Fuquan's retreat and cut off his power."
Ye Qingxuan praised: "Liu Fuquan will be back soon. I am waiting for Mr. Huo's good news."
Huo Dan bowed and left.
Ye Qingxuan looked at Huo Dan's leaving figure. After they had gone away, Ye Qingxuan looked at Jiang Yuhuang, who was always standing by the side, and said happily: "Sister Yuhuang, we succeeded."
Jiang Yuhuang said in a deep voice: "So far, it seems that it has indeed been successful. But what will Huo Dan do if we know that people know their faces but not their hearts?"
"I found out in the end. Before that, we immediately changed places and left the people from the East Factory to keep in touch here."
Ye Qingxuan praised: "Ginger is still hot when you are old, sister said it right."
Jiang Yuhuang and Ye Qingxuan cleaned up and quickly left the house through the back door, leaving only the contact person behind.
